Available Sponsorships

Sponsorships are being updated frequently and going VERY fast. This will provide you the most up-to-date listing of available sponsors, pricing and their benefits. To purchase or inquire into any sponsorships below, or if you have a suggestion for a sponsorship not listed below contact sales@connexfm.com. For immediate attention contact 972-231-9810 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Central).

PREMIER SPONSOR - $60,000 (EXCLUSIVE)SOLD

Any available 20x20 Island Booth

Twelve (12) delegate registration upgrades with your booth

Special recognition Advertisement in conference edition of Connex Magazine (March/April) as Premier Sponsor (ad produced by Sponsor)

One article in Connexus magazine. Interviewing to be completed and approved by Magazine editor. Article to be educational in content or presentation.

Two representatives at ribbon cutting ceremony at Exhibition Grand Opening

Two representatives invited to board dinner

Special recognition at the Awards and Sponsor Recognition event with reserved seating

Gobo or signage with company logo displayed in high profile areas

Option to provide a 1-page advertisement (developed by sponsor) to be placed in conference attendees’ bags

Logo on CONNEX2020 National Website (July-June) with link to company website – 365 days

Logo (or small ad) to run in main slider on CONNEX2020 National Website as Premier Sponsor in August, October, December, February and April

Logo with link on sidebar of all CONNEX2020 National website pages

Logo with link on all CONNEX2020 National promotional emails

Ability to embed a video link in CONNEX2020 National promotional emails (videos could be changed)

Logo on social media platforms to include Facebook, Linked-in, Twitter, as well as mentions of sponsorship

Ability to do “focus promotions” on social media platform (i.e. Monday each week would focus on sponsor)

Social Platform Conference Planning Meeting – (3) 1 hour sessions with Connex Social Media Team. These sessions will coordinate and maximize the social media plan for their National Conference exposure pre-on-site and post conference utilizing Connex social media tool and recommendations for their internal social media impact

Logo on CONNEX2020 National Website (July-June) with link to company website – 365 days

Logo (or small ad) to run in main slider on CONNEX2020 National Website as Executive Sponsor in September and March

Logo with link on sidebar of all CONNEX2020 website pages

Logo with link on all CONNEX2020 National promotional emails

Ability to embed a video link in CONNEX2020 National promotional emails (videos could be changed)

Logo on social media platforms to include Facebook, Linked-in, Twitter, as well as mentions of sponsorship

Social Platform Conference Planning Meeting – (2) 1 hour sessions with Connex Social Media Team. These sessions will coordinate and maximize the social media plan for their National Conference exposure pre-on-site and post conference utilizing Connex social media tool and recommendations for their internal social media impact.

On-site: booth/company updates through Twitter feeds (maximum 8)

Logo on connexfm.com website as Executive Sponsor of the National Conference

PLATINUM SPONSOR - $40,000 (EXCLUSIVE)

Any available20x20 Island Booth

Twelve (12) delegate registration upgrades with your booth

Recognition at the general session through signage or Gobo

Special recognition at the Awards and Sponsor Recognition event with reserved seating

Option to provide a 1-page advertisement (developed by sponsor) to be placed in conference attendees’ bags

Enhanced Platinum online company listing

Suite upgrade at the discounted group rate (if available through hotel)

Logo on CONNEX2020 National Website (July-June) with link to company website – 365 days

Logo with link on sidebar of all CONNEX2020 website pages

Logo with link on all CONNEX2020 National promotional emails

Ability to embed a video link in CONNEX2020 National promotional emails (videos could be changed)

Logo on social media platforms to include Facebook, Linked-in, Twitter, as well as mentions of sponsorship

Social Platform Conference Planning Meeting – (1) 1 hour sessions with Connex Social Media Team. This session will coordinate and maximize the social media plan for their National Conference exposure pre-on-site and post conference utilizing Connex social media tool and recommendations for their internal social media impact.

On-site: booth/company updates through Twitter feeds (maximum 6)

Logo on connexfm.com website as Platinum Sponsor of the National Conference

GRAND PRIZE SPONSOR - $30,000 (EXCLUSIVE) SOLD

Any available premium sponsor booth

Four (4) delegate registration upgrades with your booth

Recognition as Grand Prize Sponsor for all onsite promotion

Prize Entry collection will be at the Grand Prize sponsor booth

Special recognition at the Awards and Sponsor Recognition event with reserved seating

One sponsoring Company Executive will participate in announcement of the grand prize winner

Recognition from podium during the exhibition closing ceremony

Enhanced Platinum online company listing

Suite upgrade at the discounted group rate (if available through hotel)

Logo on CONNEX2020 National Website (July-June) with link to company website – 365 days

Logo with link on sidebar of all CONNEX2020 website pages

Logo with link on all CONNEX2020 National promotional emails

Ability to embed a video link in CONNEX2020 National promotional emails (videos could be changed)

Logo on social media platforms to include Facebook, Linked-in, Twitter as well as mentions of sponsorship

Social Platform Conference Planning Meeting – (1) 1 hour sessions with Connex Social Media Team. This session will coordinate and maximize the social media plan for their National Conference exposure pre-on-site and post conference utilizing Connex social media tool and recommendations for their internal social media impact.

Increased point value for anyone connecting with a sponsor company employee during the event (this ties with the Networking points gamification leaderboard program)

As attendees make connections, they receive points and appear on the leaderboard – instead of receiving one point for connecting, they will receive 100 bonus points for connecting with a team member from sponsor company

Opportunity to provide literature in registration bags given to all retailer attendees (provided by sponsor, distributed by Connex)

As part of the association’s 25th anniversary, the National Conference will now include a black- tie gala for awards distribution. This event will have big name entertainment, reserved seating for sponsors and meet and greet opportunities for selected sponsorships.

Awards Gala Bar Sponsorship – 4 available - $11,000 SOLD

Company logo on event signage along with official Connex Logo

Company logo on beverage napkins distributed with each drink at sponsored bar

Opportunity to provide branded cups or koozies to be distributed at sponsored bar

this event will take place on Sunday, April 19th from 7-10 pm and is geared towards our attendees 35 and under--this sponsorship is great if you will have a young professional attendee that can represent your company at this new event!

Company logo on event signage along with official Connex logo

Company logo on photo loop playing throughout event and posted on social media after event

Company logo on drink tickets distributed to each attendee at check-in

Company logo on digital signage throughout event

Company logo on custom cups for drinks handed out at bars

Recognition from podium as YP party sponsor

BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORS:

Education Tracks – 4 available - $7,500 ON HOLD FOR PREVIOUS SPONSORS

Company name and logo on opening presentation slide and online handout

Acknowledgement at beginning of each session

Ability to distribute marketing info. at all sessions of track

Escalator Signage – based on availability - $6,000 ea. 2 AVAILABLE

Company name and logo on signage produced by company for escalator

Conference at a Glance Sign - $5,000 ea.

Company name and logo on Conference at a Glance Sign

Luggage Tags - $5,000 SOLD

Company name and logo on luggage tags that will be delivered to retail attendees prior to conference

First Timers’ Experience - $4,000

Company name and logo on event signage along with official Connex logo

2 company executives to greet at Entrance

Recognition from podium

Retailer Welcome Gift - $4,000 SOLD

Sponsor-provided promotional products distributed to all retail attendees at registration

Hockey - 3 available - $2,500 ea. 3 AVAILABLE

Company name and logo on team jerseys along with office Connex logo

2 participants at no charge

Badge Recycling Bins - $2,000

Company name and logo on 2 recycling bins, one outside exhibit hall and one outside general session room

Product Showcase wall - $1,500 ea. – 50 available

Company name and logo, plus product descriptions to be displayed on large electronic screen outside of exhibit hall